Beni Mellal
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A major town in the country’s centre with a rather beautiful kasbah.

Overview of Beni Mellal

Beni Mellal is a major town in the centre of Morocco with "just" a rather beautiful kasbah as its main tourist attraction.

Key facts

  • Type de lieu: city.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Localisation: in the heart of the country, in the High Atlas.
  • Distances: Casablanca (230 km to the northwest), Fez (290 km to the northeast), Marrakech (200 km to the southwest).
  • Heure locale: Heure : Beni Mellal.
  • Population: 192,000 inhabitants (2014).
  • Superficie:
  • Altitude: 620 m.

History of Beni Mellal

What to see and do in Beni Mellal

In the surrounding area

Cascades d'Ouzoud, Maroc
Ouzoud Waterfalls (75 km)
At 110 metres high, these are the most famous waterfalls in Morocco and the tallest in North Africa. They’re one of the major attractions near Marrakech.
Parc national du Haut-Atlas oriental, Maroc
Eastern High Atlas National Park (50 km)
This is a mountainous and lake-rich area (Isli, Tislit) near Imilchil, known for its diverse wildlife (mouflons, monkeys, birds) and flora.

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Ouzoud Waterfalls
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Eastern High Atlas National Park
★★ This is a mountainous and lake-rich area (Isli, Tislit) near Imilchil, known for its diverse wildlife (mouflons, monkeys, birds) and flora.